as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
the orator's resonant voice filled the hall
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Recent Examples of resonant
The deep sadness of Seberg’s performance, which probably feels more resonant now knowing how tragically her life ended, is unblinkingly captured by Preminger’s objective camera and cutting, which rarely editorialize.
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026
Park Bo Young’s dual performance as twins Mi-ji and Mi-rae emerged as a powerful symbol of connection and growth, while writer Lee Kang delivered another defining work marked by emotionally resonant dialogue and depth.
—Partner Content, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Andrii Onopriienko, who lost his sight in a Russian artillery strike near Avdiivka, in the Donetsk region, in 2023, narrated much of the performance in a deep, resonant voice.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
This conversation is especially resonant in light of our present season of novels as IP.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026
Park Bo Young’s dual performance as twins Mi-ji and Mi-rae emerged as a powerful symbol of connection and growth, while writer Lee Kang delivered another defining work marked by emotionally resonant dialogue and depth.
—Partner Content, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Andrii Onopriienko, who lost his sight in a Russian artillery strike near Avdiivka, in the Donetsk region, in 2023, narrated much of the performance in a deep, resonant voice.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
This conversation is especially resonant in light of our present season of novels as IP.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resonant
Adjective
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Not exactly a ringing endorsement.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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At noon each day, a cannon placed on the Janiculum Hill fires a blank shot in unison with the ringing bells of Rome’s churches.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Located in the upscale Takanawa development, the sleek JW Marriott Tokyo fits right into Tokyo’s vibrant skyline, where 200 guest rooms and suites boast floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of Tokyo Bay and Shinagawa City.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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This oversized outdoor wreath features chrysanthemums and hydrangeas crafted from fade-resistant fabric designed to stay fresh and vibrant without the upkeep.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The man at the gun shop looked at Martinez, a small woman with round eyes and rosy cheeks, and recommended the pistol, which fit nicely in her hands.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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The venue is scheduled to hold seven matches during the World Cup, including a round-of-32 game and a quarterfinal.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Authoritative, sonorous and compelling, his is the voice that persuaded millions that the Martians had landed in Grover’s Mills, New Jersey in The War of the Worlds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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The country twang of her Nashville origins has been replaced with sonorous synths, and in the case of Showgirl, a throwback to the retro electric guitar sound of her bestselling 2014 album 1989.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Much of it was lost to the audience, since reverberant amplification gave heroic heft to Blanchett’s voice at the cost of intelligibility.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Flashing lights and reverberant noises may send pets into a frenzy over the holiday.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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On Thursday, powerful storms swept across the southern Plains, bringing numerous tornado threats from Texas to the Midwest.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Burkle alleges that Anderson used the billionaire’s network and a seed investment to build a powerful lobbying firm — only to later divert Burkle’s share of the profits to himself.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Officers were tasked with combating what officials said was a rise in thefts, people spending money obtained by defrauding the state’s unemployment system and quality of life issues like loud music and the smell of marijuana drifting into stores, according to a 2021 Times investigation.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Buzzer-beaters have begun, the March Madness buzz keeps getting louder, and debates already rage about topics ranging from the top seeds to the NCAA Tournament bubble.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Resonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resonant. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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